Publisher's Synopsis
Written to entertain rather than instruct, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass revolutionised the nature of children's literature. The eldest son in a large, happy family, Carroll grew up telling stories to his brothers and sisters. In addition to writing children's books and poetry, he taught mathematics and was a celebrated amateur photographer. Through his own writings as well as those of friends, his fascinating life is revealed here, more than a century since his death.
